Kathleen A. Renkoski
March 27, 1951 - November 18, 2020
Obituary
MADISON - Kathleen Ann (O'Connor) Renkoski, age 69, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on March 27, 1951, in Richland Center, Wis., the daughter of Thomas Joseph O'Connor and Veronica (Moyes) O'Connor.
Kathleen graduated from LaFollette High School in 1969. She then attended MATC, where she received her associate degree in Accounting. Kathleen married the love of her life, Ronald Renkoski, on April 26, 2008.
Kathy worked as a financial specialist for the University of Wisconsin before retiring in 2011. She was a member of St. Dennis Parish for 51 years, a member of the Wesport Squares Dance Club, the Treasurer of the 2019 Wisconsin Square and Round Dance Convention, and a delegate to the Southwest area of Square Dance Association of Wisconsin. Kathy was an avid Badgers and Packers Fan. She was known as a kind and giving person. Kathy enjoyed baking, sewing square dancing attire, and designing greeting cards.
Kathleen is survived by her husband, Ronald; sister, Karen (husband Mike Jacobson) Kruse; niece, Angela (Shawn) Westphal; great-niece, Leyna Westphal; great-nephew, Steven Westphal; Ron's 11 siblings and eight spouses; extended Renkoski family including 24 nieces and nephews; 25 grand-nieces and nephews; and dozens of cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her nephew, Steven Thomas Kruse; Ron's parents; and grand-nephew.
Special thanks to the caregivers at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison where Kathy spent the last year of her life, she made some very special friends.
The family plans to have a celebration of life at a later date when it is safe to gather. A private family Mass is being held and she will be laid to rest near her maternal grandparents and next to her mother and father at St. Mary's Cemetery, Richland Center, Wis.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Diabetes Wellness Program of Second Harvest Foodbank, St. Dennis Parish.org/care-for-creation-team, or St. Mary's Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Angie & Jeff Fishburn
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Will never forget Ron & Kathy’s beautiful wedding at their church & the reception; Christ’s presence was felt as He smiled on their union. You could tell each detail had been planned with such love for each other & their family & friends; the outpouring of happiness was Everywhere! And their sacrificial love for each other was obvious everytime we saw them over the next 13 years. Ron, you will remain in our prayers.
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David, Mike and Regina Renkoski / Katie and Kyle Shaw
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Tribute Store
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We will miss Kathleen Renkoski! Mona and Bill
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Denny Ward
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Hi Ron. Extending my deepest sympathies to you and your family in your time of loss. You and Kathy made the perfect couple! Kathy was s dedicated and hard working employee who never backed down from a challenge! May she rest in peace! I truly enjoyed working with both of you. Denny Ward
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LaFollette High School Class of 1969
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The LaFollette High School Class of 1969 remembers Kathleen O’Connor. Kathy was such an asset to the class as she kept in contact with so many of her group! We shall never forget her beautiful smile. Ron, you made her so happy! Rest In Peace, Kathy.
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Linda Shaw
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My deepest sympathy, Ron. I know you will miss her. I am sorry that the opportunity to visit with her again due to Covid did not occur. I will remember her lovely smile and how happy you two were. Fond memories of square dancing with you guys.